Both sides had their own agendas, and they were sizing each other up. They both wanted a share of the profits.

After all, this matter is only just beginning, involving meeting the other party, and what has happened is just a small matter.

"Your method is commendable, but it's not the result I want. Let me be frank, I'm a bit greedy."

Starting a small company and nurturing it is too difficult; I just want to invest directly.

Hearing this, Lu Fan reiterated that the other party could invest, but the company's internal secrets and various matters must be kept strictly confidential, and no mistakes could be made.

After all, this was the most important thing to Lu Fan.

Upon hearing this, the other party hesitated, or perhaps he understood his role in the situation and knew that there were things he should and shouldn't do.

"I know what you're thinking, and I know what you're going to do next, but shouldn't you explain the situation first? Why won't you let me access the classified information? Are you worried I'll sell those secrets?"

Lu Fan nodded without hesitation. This was indeed the reason why he didn't believe the other party at the beginning, especially now that he knew the other party's true identity.

He also discovered that dealing with this kind of person could never end in just a few words.

Right now, it's clearly a stalemate.

“Our group has its own rules, and I think there are many things that you won’t be able to do after you join. In particular, it would be better to establish a new one.”

You'll be in charge of everything there. What you want to do or not do is entirely up to you. Why wouldn't you want that?

Lu Fan patiently tried to dissuade the other party, saying that cooperation was possible, but it had to be based on certain foundations, and besides, the other party's actions were somewhat suspicious of trying to get something for nothing.

You come and buy the business empire you've painstakingly built.

His years of hard work and his original words would then be contested, which is not the outcome he wants. If he's going to do something, he must do it big and strong. He must do it naturally and avoid these pressures.

"He's right. Our group has been in this situation for so long that we usually don't seek help from outside sources."

Furthermore, we don't particularly welcome your sudden approach.

Jiang Manyue spoke frankly: he didn't want the other party to join the group, nor did he want them to have control over it.

Upon hearing this, Old Master Gu understood what the two were thinking. No matter how forceful he was, he couldn't change their attitude.

Since that's the case, why bother pleading anymore? Doing so would only make things harder for yourself and lower your own standing.

"In that case, why not just give me a piece of land and a small company? We can cooperate from there. There's no end to making money."

I just want to come back to develop my career and also enjoy my retirement. This amount of money is just my retirement fund.

The other party smiled slightly, and the junior breathed a sigh of relief, finally having dealt with the old man.

"I will give you a company in two days, which can be considered as my way of showing my sincerity."

"I hope there will be opportunities for continued cooperation in the future, which will be mutually beneficial." After saying this, the three of them ate a little something, during which Lu Fan kept thinking about the identity of this person.

He could tell that the man's so-called Young Master Gu had absolutely no relation to this man.

There is a huge difference between the two, whether in personality or other aspects; this is definitely not someone the other person could teach.

This is precisely why he has always been unwilling to trust the other party or allow them to join the company.

Even if we now know his general identity and their plans, who can truly understand what they are doing behind the scenes?

After a satisfying meal, Lu Fan turned and left.

"Grandpa Gu, it's settled then. I'll pay you a visit in a couple of days and give you all the staff I've arranged in the company."

"I wonder what industry Mr. Gu plans to pursue next. That way, I can help you find some suitable candidates."

Grandpa Gu waved his hand.

"Don't worry about this. Just help me set up a spot that's closer to the center. I'll take care of the personnel and other arrangements."

Upon hearing this, Lu Fan frowned slightly. However, compared to the Wang family, he was genuinely worried that this person was sent by the Wang family.

Two hundred million is something he could easily come up with if he gritted his teeth. Given the Wang family's resources, it would only be easier for them to do so.

"In that case, there's no problem. I'll make room for you when the time comes."

Lu Fan smiled slightly, and the matter was dropped. After Lu Fan went out, he looked at Jiang Manyue and expressed his concerns.

"Do you really think he has absolutely no problems? And from what I've just learned, this whole place is just his residence."

I just saw several collections nearby, all of them world-famous paintings; their quality is definitely not low.

"Indeed, the overall decoration is so luxurious, and this place has been around for a long time."

Theoretically, it shouldn't be someone from the Wang family, and they wouldn't go to such great lengths to plan ahead.

Lu Fan nodded, which was his only consolation, because he was somewhat aware of the development here and knew about this building complex.

There's a huge manor right next to it; it's impossible for no one to know about it.

"If that's the case, then let's first ease tensions and see how much sincerity the other party is willing to show in cooperating, and how to arrange things accordingly."

The two returned home, and just as Lu Fan parked the car, a person walked over from the side.

Looking at the other person's strange attire, dressed entirely in black, wearing a hat, and complete with a mask and glasses.

With such a complete disguise, it was impossible to see who the other person was, so Lu Fan quickly shielded Jiang Manyue behind him.

"Who are you? Why are you here?!"

The other person took off their mask and glasses, and Lu Fan then saw that it was actually Li Tian.

"I never expected that our CEO Lu would be so wary now."

Lu Fan let out a long breath. He had a dagger hidden in his hand. If the other party had continued to get closer, he could have stabbed him directly with the dagger.

Although things are currently on track and there is protection from two assassin organizations.